Embedded Files
At the Lakers Library, we stand firmly behind the idea that one of the best, and most effective ways to get (and stay) curious, and to get involved, is to read! Try one of these reading challenges to improve your reading game this year. And keep scrolling to find lots of ideas for ways to learn and get involved in your community (locally, nationally, and globally)!
Laker Library Book Club
Last fall we re-launched our 2024-25 Book Club and we had a great time reading and discussing wonderful books. In the fall we read the book Accountable by Dashka Slater. The group enjoyed insightful and thought-provoking discussions. We highly recommend this non-fiction book!
Next we read the VT Reads book, Gather by Vermont author, Kenneth M. Cadow. We were thoroughly intrigued by this book and had great conversations about the characters, writing style, and all of the important themes it explores.
Our final read of the year was the Young Adult adaptation of the book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Our conversations were rich and thoughtful. Thank you to all of the students who participated last year.
Our first meeting of the 2025-26 school year is on September 24th during AT.
See Ms. Binder to join the Laker Library Book Group!
BookRiot 2025 Read Harder Challenge
Are you feeling like you just need a little push to get you out of your reading rut? This is the challenge for you. Download and print the BookRiot Read Harder Challenge sheet or pick one up in the library, and start browsing the library catalog for ways to fulfill each challenge. Choose a few, or try to complete each one. You have all year! Get excited, and read!
...and check out our list of recommended titles here.
ComicsPlus* Reading Challenge
ComicsPlus* Reading Challenge
If you love graphic novels or Manga, this challenge is for you. Complete the reading challenge by choosing your path through the gameboard. All students who complete the reading challenge will be entered to win cool Laker gear OR a $15 gift certificate to Phoenix Books. Click on the button (below) to download your own gameboard and get started.
*ComicsPlus is our new e-book source for graphic novels and Manga titles. Browse and read all on your device (sign in with your CSD Google account to gain access). There's a huge array of titles in the ComicsPlus catalog.
Book Bingo Challenge
Book Bingo Challenge
Need a little help getting inspired to read? Here's a challenge for you. Choose a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal), and find books to meet each challenge to fill the row. Bring your completed Bingo card back to us in the fall and win a prize! Simple.
Donate food! We host a food shelf right here in the Lakers Library. We gratefully accept donations of sealed, non-perishable food items for our community. We also accept personal care items for our shelf and for the CHS Care Closet. Thank you!
This 21-day challenge is comprised of articles, videos, podcasts, and more, compiled by educator, speaker, leader Dr. Eddie. Moore Jr. and racial justice educator and writer Debby Irving.
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Check out the OutrightVT site to find ways to get involved and become a youth leader.
Visit the National Disability Rights Network site to learn about the issues affecting people with disabilities. Learn about advocacy efforts and how you can take action.
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is a Congressionally-designated initiative to restore and protect Lake Champlain and its surrounding watershed. Find out how to get involved by going to the Lake Champlain Basin Program website.
Love animals? Consider becoming a volunteer for the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Not sure you can fit a regular shift into your schedule? Contact them to find out about ways you can help from home, on your own time!
Write the World provides creative writing prompts and other writing opportunities to help young writers hone their skills as communicators and prepare to be a global citizens and justice advocates.
Page updated
Report abuse